May 2017 Moms
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Baby after bariatric surgery anyone?
cdsmith714
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Hello! I'm new! 11w3d today, Edd is may 30. I have 1 DD whom is almost 3.
So back in may 2016, I had the gastric sleeve done, I've lost 83lbs so far! woohoo go me! But my Paraguard IUD failed and only 3 months after surgery I got pregnant! My surgeon yelled at me for not waiting the 18 months he suggested. Oh well, nothing we can do about it now.
So I go see the nutritionist, I think she's a quak. I told her I get about 500 calories a day, she tells me I need 1500. I told her it wasn't going to happen, as I has a 1oz stomach! she wants 80oz of liquids a day. again, I have a 1 oz stomach!
Yes I've lost 7lbs in the last week, 15 total in the last 3, but all of my tests are normal, baby looks fine on ultrasound I had this morning. plus I'm feeling great and doing the best I can! no it isn't an ideal situation, and down I know that, but dear lord give this momma a break!
Anyone else gone through bariatric surgery and having a hard time eating "enough"?
So back in may 2016, I had the gastric sleeve done, I've lost 83lbs so far! woohoo go me! But my Paraguard IUD failed and only 3 months after surgery I got pregnant! My surgeon yelled at me for not waiting the 18 months he suggested. Oh well, nothing we can do about it now.
So I go see the nutritionist, I think she's a quak. I told her I get about 500 calories a day, she tells me I need 1500. I told her it wasn't going to happen, as I has a 1oz stomach! she wants 80oz of liquids a day. again, I have a 1 oz stomach!
Yes I've lost 7lbs in the last week, 15 total in the last 3, but all of my tests are normal, baby looks fine on ultrasound I had this morning. plus I'm feeling great and doing the best I can! no it isn't an ideal situation, and down I know that, but dear lord give this momma a break!
Anyone else gone through bariatric surgery and having a hard time eating "enough"?
Re: Baby after bariatric surgery anyone?
Both my mom and stepmom have had the bariatric surgery though. There's no way they can eat huge meals and drink large amounts. My stepmom lives on ice. An easy way to stay hydrated and not fill up her stomach.
Good luck!!
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
ETA: I'm 16 weeks on Tuesday and I haven't gained any weight. I've lost about 8 pounds since I found out I was pregnant.
I was horrible at taking vitamins/pills daily. I have to set an alarm on my phone and keep my medications on me at all times. If nothing else, please try to take your prenatals. After my surgery that was what I took instead of daily multi vitamins since they gave me pretty much all that I needed. I also have a hard time getting my nutrients solely by food intake. I simply just cant eat enough. I don't really follow a strict diet and have been lucky enough to maintain my weight loss. I haven't gained any since I found out I was pregnant. So I make sure I take my vitamins so I know that we are at least getting some of what we, the baby and I, need.